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This Executive Micro Systems is priced very aggressively for the features that it includes, and it is one of the least expensive on the Amazon.com Web Site. Some of the features not called out by Amazon.com Editorial are:
1.) Vertical Slot CD, similar to a car stereo, no annoying tray to break and knock things over as it goes in and out of the micro system. This unit will also play CD-R/CD-RW Discs, and has a programmable playback memory, as well as Track Skip Up/Down, and a repeat function.
2.) The PLL Digital Tuner ((PLL) Phase Locked Loop) offers drift-free reception, and will adjust automatically to better receive your favorite radio station when necessary. You can also presets 10 FM and 10 AM stations for tuning at the touch of a button.
3.) Separate *WOOD* Speakers, this is a big deal you can separate the speakers for true stereo sound; there are executive micro systems on the market with fixed speakers. Wood Speaker enclosures will always give you better sound than plastic, especially when it comes to Bass Tones. (Remember, high end speaker cabinets are made out of wood.)
4.) Not just any remote, but a Full Function Remote Control. What does this mean to you? It means that you can operate everything on the system from the remote. Just remember to pick up some batteries.
5.) EQ Presets, Rock/Pop/Jazz, all three offer distinctly different tones/sound, and allow the listener to choose which sound they like best.
6.) Last but not least, and possibly one of my favorite features...The backlit colored display, There are 4 backlit colored displays on this product, One on each speaker, one at the top(Square), and one at the bottom (round)of the actual Player. Here is the cool part; there are three main colors Blue, Purple and Red. As the colors slowly change, the colors blend together to make 6 or7 additional colors. You have the option of choosing one of the three colors or making random transitions between the 6-7 colors.
7.) Conveniently located Headphone jack on the front of the player for convenient, easy access.
If you are purchasing this item as a gift it comes in a nice 4 color gift box, and is fairly heavy (11 Lbs.) for it's small footprint. I enjoy the MX-4100 for its great sound, and looks, and would highly recommend it.

First off, this CD player is AWESOME! Its definately a great choice! Everything about it is great. The color changing background, volume control, fully functional remote, automatic CD power feed (no tray) and loud sound with good quality are all great! I also like this thing cause it is compact, small, and looks way better than most other large ugly plastic stereos. Be sure to read other people's reviews on this since I don't want to list all of the good things! BUT, there are some things about this you should know. First off, for a stereo effect, the speakers can be placed just about anywhere, which is great, BUT, the cords are only about 6 ft long, thus not being long enough to place them in separate corners of a room depending on where you want to place the player. Secondly, sometimes the light in the left speaker does not work (Another reviewer had the same problem). Majorly, what is great is that the CD fits vertically into the player without an annoying tray, but, after about 6 months of use the power feed that pulled the CD into it didn't work anymore. Long story short after opening it up I found that many of the small plastic gears inside were broken and stripped. I suppose this could be avoided if you were to be very careful when inserting the CD. It happened when my friend inserted a CD, and he may not have known about the automatic feed and might have forced it in, thus breaking the TINY PLASTIC gears. Anyway, when the volume is very low(this thing will go very loud and keep good sound quality) there is some hazy static, so this thing sounds better when loud (of course!) Lastly, pretty much everything with this thing is AWESOME, but the small antenna plain out sucks. I tried placing near a window, but reception still marginal. It might be my area but I live in Los Angeles not far from any radio station. All in all great product, but just keep these in mind. Hope this helps.

I purchased one of these Memorex MX4100 Microsystems because I needed a compact CD player. The bright colors and mini size caught my eye in the store. When I got it home I was impressed once again by the ease of setting it up and the BIG SOUND that comes out of it. I am very happy with this wonderful little desktop setup....the only problem being that now my 10 year old daughter wants one! LOL!

The unit works well enough (except for the light on the left speaker which doesn't work at all) but the speakers seem [inferior] and are very lightweight. They don't give a clear, crisp sound. The radio also doesn't seem to receive local stations very clearly.

I don't want to be overly negative but on the whole, I think I wasted my money.

If you are looking for a stereo with great sound, don't buy this! The sounds didn't work good at all! The speakers had to much static in them even when I played a CD. Even it's looks are great the system isn't.